How to pronounce upvotes
Say it like UHP-vohts. Upvotes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP).
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US American/ˈʌpˌvoʊts/UHP-vohts
UK British/ˈʌpˌvəʊts/UHP-vohts
- UHP
- vohts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upvotes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- vohtsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of upvotes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: UHP-vohts.
What does upvotes mean?
noun
- plural of upvote
- third-person singular simple present indicative of upvote
Questions about saying upvotes
How do you pronounce upvotes?
Say UHP-vohts. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌpˌvoʊts/. In British English it is /ˈʌpˌvəʊts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upvotes?
Upvotes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP). Broken into parts: UHP · vohts.
Is upvotes pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈʌpˌvəʊts/ (UHP-vohts).